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2013 Acura ILX Hybrid with Technology Package
31TX8B00 Advanced Technology Guide
00X31-TX8-B000 ©2012 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. — All Rights Reserved Printed in U.S.A.
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Te c h n o l o g y
Package
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A D V A N C E D T E C H N O L O G Y G U I D E
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A D V A N C E D T E C H N O L O G Y G U I D E
The Advanced Technology Guide is designed to help you get
acquainted with your new Acura and provide basic instructions
on some of its technology and convenience features. This
guide covers the ILX Hybrid with Technology Package.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s
Manual. For more detailed information on vehicle controls and
operation, please refer to the respective sections in the
Owner’s or Navigation Manual.
ILX Hybrid (without Technology Package) shown on cover
Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
SMS Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
AcuraLink
®
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Bluetooth
®
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
iPod
®
or USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Song By Voice
TM
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Pandora
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
My Acura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Safety Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Fuel Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Keyless Access System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Multi-Information Display (MID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Eco Assist
TM
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
One-Touch Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Auto Headlights with Wiper Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Multi-View Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
HomeLink
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic
TM
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
AcuraLink Real-Time Weather
TM
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
M U L T I - I N F O R M A T I O N
D I S P L A Y p. 6
V O I C E
R E C O G N I T I O N
p. 16
N A V I G A T I O N p.22
A U D I O
p. 33
E C O N
B U T T O N p. 10
B L U E T O O T H
®
H A N D S F R E E L I N K ® p.26
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K E Y L E S S A C C E S S S Y S T E M
Operate certain functions of your vehicle by simply having the remote within
operating range.
Press the door lock button on
either front door handle.
Grab either one of the front door
handles.
O p e n i n g t h e T r u n k
Press the trunk release button
under the spoiler.
E n g i n e S t a r t / S t o p B u t t o n
Press and hold the brake pedal,
then press the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
S t a r t i n g t h e E n g i n e
Shift to Park, then press the
ENGINE START/STOP button.
T u r n i n g t h e E n g i n e O f f
Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button once (without pressing
the brake pedal).
Use audio, power sockets, etc.,
without turning the engine on.
A c c e s s o r y M o d e
L o c k i n g t h e D o o r s
U n l o c k i n g t h e D o o r s
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3
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I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L I N D I C A T O R S
5
4
Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical.
Blue and green indicators are used for general information.
O n / O f f I n d i c a t o r s
M a l f u n c t i o n I n d i c a t o r s
If an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer.
Charging system
Low brake fluid
Low oil pressure
VSA
®
(Vehicle Stability Assist)
Malfunction lamp
(check engine light)
TPMS (blinks)
(Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
SRS
(Supplemental Restraint System)
ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System)
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
(next to screen)
SIDE AIRBAG off
VSA off
Immobilizer (flashes):
improperly coded key; use
correct key
Headlights on
Turn signals/hazards on
CRUISE MAIN on
CRUISE CONTROL on
Fog lights on
Auto Idle Stop on (blinks)
ECON mode on
High beams on
C o n d i t i o n I n d i c a t o r s
Action is needed by driver.
Parking brake on:
Release
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s)
Door/trunk open indicator:
Close door/trunk
Low tire pressure (stays on):
Add air
Keyless Access System
EPS
(electric power steering)
IMA system
Low temperature (stays on)
Brake system
Message indicator:
See MID
Low fuel:
Refill
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M U L T I - I N F O R M A T I O N D I S P L A Y ( M I D )
A c c e s s i n g t h e M I D
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
When you start the engine, the MID
shows the last active display from the
previous drive cycle.
To toggle between the different
displays:
• Press either Info button (▲/▼)
for the main displays.
• Press SEL/RESET for the lower
displays.
7
6
SEL/RESET
button
Info
buttons
M a i n D i s p l a y s
L o w e r D i s p l a y s
Outside temperature,
Odometer
Outside temperature,
Trip A
Outside temperature,
Trip B
Main display
Customize
settings
Oil life
IMA System Power
Flow Monitor
Average
speed A
Fuel Economy
Indicator
Instant fuel
economy A
Range
Elapsed
time A
Average Fuel
Economy Records
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T i r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m
Alerts you when one or more of your tires have significantly low pressure. Toggle
to the tire pressure monitor display to view pressure readings on the MID.
H o w I t W o r k s
C u s t o m i z i n g S e t t i n g s U s i n g t h e M I D
2. Select AUTO DOOR
UNLOCK.
3. Select the option you want.
Program various vehicle settings using the MID. One example is shown below. See
your Owner’s Manual for other customizable settings.
Press either Info button (▲/▼)
on the steering wheel to toggle
to the Customize Settings
display, then press SEL/RESET to
activate the menu.
P r o g r a m m i n g t h e A u t o D o o r U n l o c k S e t t i n g
1. Select DOOR SETUP.
W h a t t o D o
1. Visually inspect the tires for
damage.
2. Use a tire air pressure gauge
(or check the MID) to check
which tire(s) have low pressure.
3. Inflate the tire(s), if necessary,
to the recommended pressures
listed on the label on the
driver’s doorjamb.
Only the driver’s door is preset to unlock when you shift into Park (P). You can
change this to a different setting.
Note: The driver’s and front passenger’s door can be opened by
pulling the inner front door handle, regardless of the setting.
Changing the setting to “All Doors” is useful for rear passengers.
4. The setting is displayed, and
the display returns to the
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK menu.
SEL/RESET
button
Info
buttons
If the tire pressure drops significantly below recommended levels:
• The low tire pressure indicator comes on.
• A “CHECK TIRE PRESSURE” message appears on the MID.
• If a “CHECK TPMS SYSTEM” message appears, there may be a
problem with the system. See your dealer.
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E C O A S S I S T
T M
A c t i v a t i n g E C O N M o d e
D r i v e r F e e d b a c k
Provides various ways to monitor your fuel efficiency and driving style.
3. Check the MID.
Press ECON again to turn the
system off.
NOTE: When turned on, performance of the vehicle’s engine, transmission,
cruise control, and air conditioning system is affected to achieve maximum
fuel efficiency.
Helps you further maximize your fuel efficiency by modifying some vehicle
functions.
Real-time Fuel Efficiency Coach
Driving Style
Fuel Economy Indicator
(on the MID)
Smooth, steady
acceleration
maximizes fuel efficiency
Smooth, steady
deceleration
maximizes fuel efficiency
Moderate acceleration
Moderate deceleration
Rapid acceleration
lowers fuel efficiency
Rapid deceleration
lowers fuel efficiency
ECO Score
Every time your vehicle is
turned off, your lifetime
driving score appears on
the MID. Depending on
your driving style, your
lifetime points can
increase or decrease.
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
1. Press ECON. 2. The ECON mode indicator
comes on.
SEL/RESET
button
Info
buttons
Indicates instant fuel efficiency. Results are displayed on the MID, where
sphere size increases or decreases based on your driving style.
Press either Info button (▲/▼) to
toggle to the Fuel Economy
Indicator.
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H o w I t W o r k s
O N E - T O U C H T U R N S I G N A L
A U T O H E A D L I G H T S W I T H W I P E R I N T E G R A T I O N
For your safety and convenience, your vehicle’s headlights automatically turn on
when you activate the windshield wipers.
• Lightly push the turn
signal lever up or down
for a three-blink
sequence.
• For a continuous signal,
push the lever up or
down until it locks into
place.
Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change.
H o w I t W o r k s
• Make sure your headlights are in the AUTO
position.
• Turn on your windshield wipers. The
headlights also turn on.
• When you turn off the windshield wipers, the
headlights turn off shortly after.
A u t o I d l e S t o p
C h a r g e / A s s i s t G a u g e
While driving, the
engine is on.
While at a stop,
with the brake
pedal pressed, the
engine turns off.
When you take your
foot off the brake
pedal, the engine
turns back on.
Note: Auto Idle Stop only functions if you come to a stop with the shift lever in
the D or N position.
DECELERATE STOP RESTART
The gauge shows you when
the IMA motor is assisting the
engine or charging the battery.
Note: The IMA assist may not
operate under certain
conditions.
Shuts the engine off at a stop in order to maximize fuel efficiency. Idle stop
duration varies depending on certain conditions, such as climate control
operation, IMA battery level, and outside temperature.
Shows the status of the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system.
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M U L T I - V I E W R E A R C A M E R A
For added convenience, the area behind your vehicle is displayed to help you
navigate while backing up.
H o w I t W o r k s
A d j u s t i n g t h e V i e w
Press and hold CANCEL for
about 3 seconds. If the guide
lines are turned off, they remain
off until turned on again.
T u r n i n g t h e G u i d e L i n e s
O n o r O f f
S w i t c h i n g V i e w s
There are three rearview modes:
wide, normal, and top down.
• Press ENTER to toggle between
views.
• Rotate the Interface Dial to
adjust the screen brightness.
Normal Top down
Wide
• When you shift into Reverse (R), a real-time
image of the area behind your vehicle is shown
in the navigation display.
• Yellow parking guide lines also appear to help
you judge distance.
• The rearview display turns off when you shift out
of Reverse.
Normal Top down
Wide
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H O M E L I N K ®
Press and hold the button on the
remote and the HomeLink button at
the same time. Then, while
continuing to hold the HomeLink
button, press and release the button
on the remote every 2 seconds.
Does the LED blink at a faster rate within 20
seconds?
Press and hold
the HomeLink
button again.
Training
complete
YESNO
HomeLink indicator
flashes for 2 seconds,
then remains on.
HomeLink LED
remains on.
YESNO
YESNO
Position the remote transmitter you
wish to link 1–3 inches from the
HomeLink button you want to program.
1
Press and hold the desired
HomeLink button and the button on
the remote transmitter.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink at a
faster rate after about 10 seconds?
2
a
The remote has a rolling code.
Press the “learn” button on the
remote-controlled device (e.g.,
garage door opener).
Press the programmed HomeLink
button again; the remote-controlled
device should operate.
Within 30 seconds, press and
hold the programmed HomeLink
button for 2 seconds.
a
Press and hold the programmed
HomeLink button for about a
second.
Does the device (garage door opener) work?
3
b
4
5
T r a i n i n g a B u t t o n
Program your vehicle to operate up to three remote-controlled devices around your
home, such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems.
If you have any problems programming HomeLink, see the owner’s manual
included with the device you are trying to program, call HomeLink at
(800) 355-3515, or visit www.homelink.com.
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V O I C E R E C O G N I T I O N
F u n c t i o n s b y V o i c e C o m m a n d
To keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel, use voice commands for
navigation, hands-free calling, audio, climate control, and AcuraLink functions.
B L U E T O O T H
® H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®
p. 26
A C U R A L I N K
p. 32
A U D I O
p. 21
C L I M A T E
p. 21
N A V I G A T I O N
p. 22
V o i c e C o m m a n d T i p s
• When using the Talk button, wait for a beep, then say a command.
• When the Talk button is pressed, all available voice commands are
highlighted in blue.
• Speak in a clear, natural voice.
• Reduce all background noise.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the
ceiling.
• Close the windows.
• To hear a list of available commands at any time, press and release the Talk
button, then say “Help.”
• For a list of full commands by category, say “Display information,” followed
by “Voice info.” See your Navigation Manual for a complete list.
Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming
call, or go directly to the Phone screen.
Hang-Up button: End a call or decline a
call.
Talk button: Give HFL, navigation,
AcuraLink, audio, or climate control
commands.
Back button: Cancel a command and
return to the previous screen.
Control five different systems with the steering wheel buttons and the ceiling
microphone.
To prevent driver distraction, certain manual functions may be inoperable or
grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are always available.
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C o m m o n l y U s e d V o i c e C o m m a n d s
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
Say a command like “Display
restaurant” to see restaurant
icons appear on the map.
L o c a t e P o i n t s o f I n t e r e s t
Say a command like “Display gas
stations” to see gas station icons
appear on the map.
After a destination is entered, say
“How far to the destination?” to
hear the remaining distance.
G e t N a v i g a t i o n R o u t e I n f o r m a t i o n
Say “Display entire route” to see
the routing method the system
mapped for your destination.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
Say a command like “Radio 97.1
FM” to select that station.
M a k e A u d i o S e l e c t i o n s
Say a command like “DISC play
track 1” to hear that song on a
currently inserted CD.
Say a command like “Air
conditioner on” to adjust the
climate setting.
A d j u s t t h e V e h i c l e ’ s C l i m a t e S e t t i n g
Say a command like “Fan speed
4” to adjust the fan speed.
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C o m m o n l y U s e d V o i c e C o m m a n d s ( c o n t i n u e d )
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command. Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
G e n e r a l C o m m a n d s (Accepted on most screens to change displays)
• Display map
• Display destination
• Display
Information
• Display audio
• What time is it?
F i n d P l a c e C o m m a n d s (Accepted on Map screen)
• Find nearest:
- ATM
- gas station
- Mexican
restaurant
- post office
- bank
- Acura dealer
- airport
- hospital
D i s p l a y C o m m a n d s (Accepted on Map screen)
• Display (or hide):
- ATM
- gas station
- restaurant
- post office
• Display north up/
heading up
• Zoom in/out
• Go home
• Display current
location
N a v i g a t i o n C o m m a n d s (Accepted on Map screen after a destination is entered)
A u d i o C o m m a n d s (Accepted on most screens)
• Radio on
• Radio # FM/AM
• Radio preset
1/2/3/4/5/6
• XM channel #
• XM preset
1/2/3/4/5/6
• DISC play
• DISC play track #
• DISC skip
forward/back
• iPod/USB/HDD/
Pandora play
P h o n e C o m m a n d s (Accepted on Cellular Phone screen)
W e a t h e r C o m m a n d s * (Accepted on map screen)
• Call history
• Phonebook
• Dial
• Text message
• Redial
• Phone setup
(Accepted on any
screen)
• Dial by voice tag
• Dial by number
• Display weather
• Display weather
icons
• Display weather
warning icons
H e l p C o m m a n d s (Accepted on most screens)
• Help (list of available commands for
current screen)
• Voice command help (from the INFO
screen - list of all available navigation,
audio, and climate control commands)
C l i m a t e C o n t r o l C o m m a n d s (Accepted on most screens)
T r a f f i c C o m m a n d s * (Accepted on Map screen)
• Display traffic
• Display traffic
speeds
• Display traffic icons
• Display traffic
incidents/list
*subscription required
• How long/far to the destination?
• Display destination
• Display entire route
• Air conditioner
on/off
• Rear defrost on/off
• Climate control
recirculate/fresh
air
• Fan speed
up/down
• Temperature #
degrees (# = 57–87)
• Temperature max
hot/cold
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E n t e r i n g a D e s t i n a t i o n U s i n g V o i c e C o m m a n d s
N A V I G A T I O N
Real-time navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your current
location and help guide you to a desired destination.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
U s i n g t h e “ F i n d N e a r e s t ” C o m m a n d
Find a nearby point of interest, such as a gas station, movie theater, restaurant, etc.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
1. From the map screen, say
“Find nearest ATM.”
2. A list of the nearest ATMs in
your area is displayed by
shortest distance to
destination.
3. Say the number next to the
destination you want to select.
4. The system displays the
“Calculate route to” screen.
Say “OK” to set the route.
Set a destination using a street address. For other destination options, see your
Navigation Manual.
M a p S c r e e n L e g e n d
1. Say “Display destination.”
Say “Address.”
2. Say “Street,” then say the
street name on the next
screen. Do not include the
direction (N, S, E, W) or type
(St., Ave., Blvd., etc.).
3. A list of street names appears.
Say the number next to the
street you want.
4. Say the entire street address
number. For example, “1-2-3-4.”
If necessary, say “OK” to
proceed.
5. If the street address is in more
than one city, a list of city
names appears. Say the
number next to the city you
want to select.
6. The system displays the
Calculate route to screen.
Say “OK” to set the route.
NOTE: It is recommended that you enter your destination before driving
or when the vehicle is stopped.
Direction of destination
Calculated route
Distance to go
Time to go
Current vehicle
location
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A C U R A L I N K R E A L - T I M E T R A F F I C
T M
*
Provides continuously updated info, including traffic speed, incidents, and
construction in major metro areas.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
D i s p l a y i n g T r a f f i c I n f o r m a t i o n
Say “Display traffic” to view traffic flow and icons.
Note: Traffic flow and incident
icons are only displayed on map
scales of 5 miles (8 km) or less.
Heavy traffic
Moderate traffic
Incident
Incident Icons
Congestion
Construction
Road
closed
Weather
1. Say “Display traffic incidents” to
view a list of incidents on your route.
3. Say “Avoid.”
4. Say “Reroute” to set the new
route.
T r a f f i c R e r o u t i n g
T M
The system can automatically provide detours around traffic or incidents
when a destination is set.
Traffic
Flow
data
Incident
icon
2. Say the number of the
incident you want to avoid.
When the incident appears,
say “Traffic detail.”
A C U R A L I N K R E A L - T I M E W E A T H E R
T M
*
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
D i s p l a y i n g W e a t h e r I c o n s
Say “Display weather” to view weather icons for each city.
* Subscription-based servicethroughSiriusXM Radio
®
(free90-daytrial upon vehiclepurchase)* Subscription-based servicethroughSiriusXM Radio
®
(free90-daytrial upon vehiclepurchase)
Clear
Weather Icons
Partly
Cloudy
Cloudy
Fog
Rain
Snow
Provides continuously updated weather conditions, warnings, and forecasts in
major metro areas.
W e a t h e r F o r e c a s t
Say “Weather forecast” to view a
1-day or 3-day forecast of your
current position or city vicinity.
R a d a r I m a g e M a p
Say “Radar map” to view color-
coded rain or snow systems.
W ea t h er W ar n i n g Li s t
Say “Warning list sorted by distance”
to view a list of all U.S. weather
warnings by distance.
W e a t h e r W a r n i n g M a p
Say “Warning map” to view color-
coded severe weather systems.
D i s p l a y i n g W e a t h e r I n f o r m a t i o n
Say “Display information,” then “Weather info” for the following options:
Note: Weather icons are
available on all map scales.
Free-flow traffic
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Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
B L U E T O O T H
®
H A N D S F R E E L I N K®
Make and receive phone calls through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if your phone is Bluetooth-compatible.
To prevent driver distraction, certain manual functions may be inoperable or grayed out
while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are always available.
U s i n g H F L
Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming call, or
go directly to the Cellular Phone screen.
Hang-Up button: End a call or decline a call.
Talk button: Give HFL commands.
Back button: Cancel a command and return
to the previous screen.
P a i r i n g Y o u r P h o n e
Use this pairing method if no phone has ever been paired to the system. You
can only pair your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
1. Press the Pick-Up button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen. A prompt appears.
Say “Yes.”
2. Make sure your phone is in
discovery mode, and say
“OK.”
If your phone does not appear:
Say “Phone Not Found” and
search for HandsFreeLink from
your phone. Connect to HFL.
3. HFL searches for your
phone. Say the number
next to the phone when it
appears on the list.
4. HFL gives you a four-digit code.
Enter it on your phone when
prompted. Say “OK” to complete.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
Use this pairing method when a phone has already been paired to the
system, or when you want to pair an additional phone.
If your phone does not appear:
Say “Phone Not Found” and
search for HandsFreeLink from
your phone. Connect to HFL.
7. HFL gives you a four-digit
code. Enter it on your phone
when prompted. Say “OK”
to complete.
5. Make sure your phone is in
discovery mode, and say “OK.”
2. Say “Phone setup.”
3. Say “Connection.”
4. Say “Add New Phone.”
If a prompt appears asking to
connect to a phone, say
“No.”
6. HFL searches for your phone. Say
the number next to the phone
when it appears on the list.
1. Press the Pick-Up button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen.
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M a k i n g a C a l l
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
D i a l i n g a N u m b e r
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
U s i n g S p e e d D i a l a n d V o i c e T a g s
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
U s i n g t h e I m p o r t e d P h o n e b o o k *
1. Press the Pick-Up button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen.
2. Say “Dial.”
3. Say the entire phone
number.
4. Say “Dial” to begin the
call.
2. Say “Phonebook.”
3. Say “Up” or “Down” to find
the name you want to call.
4. Say the number next to the
entry to begin the call.
* Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if this feature is available on your phone.
Note: See your Navigation Manual for instructions on storing speed dial
entries and voice tags.
2. Say the number next to one of
the first three entries (for
example, “One”). For the
complete list of speed dial
entries, say “More speed dial.”
3. The call is connected and
heard through the speakers.
If an entry has a stored voice
tag, say “Dial by voice tag,”
followed by the voice tag
name and “Dial” from any
screen.
R e c e i v i n g a C a l l
When you receive an incoming call, you hear a notification and see the
following pop-up message:
Press the Hang-Up button to
end or decline the call.
Press the Pick-Up button to
accept the call.
1. Press the Pick-Up button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen.
1. Press the Pick-Up button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen.
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S M S T E X T M E S S A G I N G
Receive and send text messages from your paired and linked phone using
Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink
®
. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to see if this feature
is compatible on your phone. Standard message rates apply. This feature is limited
while the vehicle is moving.
R e c e i v i n g T e x t M e s s a g e s
1. A notification appears on the
navigation screen when you
receive a text message.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
2. Say “Read” to open the
message. The message is
displayed, and the system
reads it aloud.
D i s p l a y i n g A l l M e s s a g e s
1. Press the Pick-Up button to go
to the Cellular Phone menu.
2. Say “Text Message.” The 20
most recent text messages
from your phone are displayed.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
3. Say the number next to the
message you want. The
message is displayed, and
the system reads it aloud.
R e p l y i n g t o T e x t M e s s a g e s
1. With the message open, say
“Reply.”
2. Say the number next to one of
the six available reply messages.
4. A notification appears after
the message is sent.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
3. Say “Send” to send the
message.
C a l l i n g t h e S e n d e r
1. With the message open, say
“Call.”
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
2. HFL begins dialing the
number.
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A C U R A L I N K® M E S S A G E S
Acura periodically sends you messages on vehicle features, recall and safety
information, maintenance reminders, and diagnostic information.
V i e w i n g N e w M e s s a g e s
1. When you receive a new
message, an envelope icon
appears on the map screen.
2. Say “Messages,” and a list of
messages appears.
1. Using the Interface Dial,
open a maintenance or
diagnostic message.
3. The system searches for the next
available appointment at your dealer.
Select “Confirm Appointment” if you
are satisfied with the date.
2. Select “Schedule
Dealer Appt.”
4. Select “OK” to set the appointment.
3. Say the number of the
message you want to hear.
S c h e d u l i n g a D e a l e r A p p o i n t m e n t
To use this feature, you must register at My Acura (www.myacura.com), and
make sure your Bluetooth-compatible phone is paired and correctly set up
(see page 26).
Note: If you are not satisfied with the
available date, use the Call option to
call your dealer directly.
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B L U E T O O T H
®
A U D I O
Play audio files from your compatible phone through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if this feature is available on your phone.
1. Make sure your phone is on and
paired to Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink
®
(see page 26).
2. Press HDD/AUX until Bluetooth
Audio appears.
3. From your phone, open the desired
audio player or app and begin
playback. Sound is redirected to the
audio system.
P l a y i n g B l u e t o o t h A u d i o F i l e s
4. Press () or () on the audio
control panel or (+) or (-) on the
steering wheel to change tracks.
Notes:
• Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
• You may need to enable additional Bluetooth settings on your phone for
playback.
• The play/pause function and remote audio controls may not be
supported on all phones.
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H A R D D I S C D R I V E ( H D D ) A U D I O
Record CDs onto your vehicle’s hard disc drive. Songs are automatically recorded
once a CD is inserted into the disc slot.
P l a y i n g H D D A u d i o F i l e s
1. Press HDD/AUX until HDD appears. 2. The first song of the last
recorded album plays. To
change tracks, rotate the
interface dial or press the SKIP
() or () buttons.
S e a r c h i n g f o r M u s i c
2. Select one of the categories.
3. Select a track and press ENTER
to begin playing.
i P o d ® o r U S B F l a s h D r i v e
Play audio files from your compatible iPod or USB flash drive through your vehicle’s
audio system.
1. From the audio screen, push the
interface dial up to select MUSIC
SEARCH.
C o n n e c t i n g D e v i c e s a n d P l a y i n g A u d i o F i l e s
1. Open the front console, and pull
out the USB adapter cable.
Connect the cable to your iPod
dock connector or flash drive.
2. Press HDD/AUX until iPod or USB
appears.
iPodis a registeredtrademarkof Apple Computer, Inc.,registeredin the U.S.andothercountries. iPodnotincluded.
3. Press () or () on the audio
control panel or (+) or (-) on the
steering wheel to change tracks.
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S O N G B Y V O I C E
T M
( S B V )
Play songs from your iPod and HDD from most screens using simple voice commands.
P l a y i n g A u d i o F i l e s U s i n g V o i c e C o m m a n d s
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
U s i n g t h e “ P l a y ” C o m m a n d
The system
provides voice
feedback and lists
possible matches.
The system
plays the
selection and
returns to the
Search Mode
screen.
Say “iPod
search” or “HDD
search.”
Say “Play” and
one of the
options on the
Search Mode
screen. For
example, say
“Play Artist XYZ.”
Say the number
next to the
selection you
want to play. For
example, say
“Four.”
if exact
match
found
if exact
match
not found
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
U s i n g t h e “ L i s t ” C o m m a n d
The system
provides voice
feedback and
lists possible
matches.
A list of tracks
from the
selected artist
displays.
Say “iPod search” or
“HDD search.”
Say “List” and one
of the options on
the Search Mode
screen. For
example, say “List
Artist XYZ.”
Say the number
next to the
selection you
want to play.
For example,
say “One.”
The system
plays the
selection and
returns to the
Search Mode
screen.
Say the
number
next to the
selection
you want
to play. For
example,
say “Four.”
if exact
match
found
if exact
match
not found
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